Loving MY Hair...

I've joined the bandwagon.. I've been blog hopping and seen a bunch of my blog friends having their hair chopped up for the summer. I can just imagine how hot it is right now in the Philippines.. so to anticipate my coming trip (which is just a month away! woohoo!!) I've decided last week to get my much awaited haircut.. (never got the chance to edit the date on my cam.. sorry..)

Good thing they were able to take me for a last minute appointment, I was second guessing since the salon I go to is somewhat pricey.. Good thing my boss let me out at 5:15 since my appointment is for 5:45. I love the place, since the stylist gave me a soothing scalp massage first, then a neck and back massage too. And they won't hurry up during shampoo.. It's really a whole relaxing experience not just an ordinary haircut appointment. So my cut was somewhat like what Rihanna had before, no more Posh for me! I guess it was called A-line razor edged cut?!? Somewhat like that. But the price for me is really worth it! It's easy to style since I really had the back super chopped off! guess how much I paid for??

Ready for more Gossip??

They're here.. They're back.. All-new episodes of Gossip Girl starting April 21. I just can't wait and I'm so excited since the writers' strike definitely put a hold on every great tv shows that I watch. Most of them will have their new episodes by mid-April.

I just miss B and S. And of course Nate too!!

So mark the date: April 21!

Charity Work

One of our clients in the bank is searching for a charitable institution that accepts boat donations. He was able to buy several new ones, thus he was thinking to donate the old ones. He is already considering to donate boats for charity once he get new ones. He said... i'll donate my boat to charity for a change.

This will be a big help for those who are definitely in need.

House Renovation

We are planning to have a small renovation for our house when i get home. First on my list is our bathroom. One of my requirements for the new bathroom is to have a walk in tub. I get to see this during one of my sleepovers at my friend's house. This is simply amazing, this is not your just ordinary bath tub... this has doors. So i said to myself, if our house is to be renovated i definitely must have one.

Almost a month to go!

I'm very excited for my return to manila. I can't wait to see my friends again. They asked me if I’m up to camping. I’m a fan of the survivor series so I said yes. So, I went to my favorite mall to check out some camping gear there are many stuff to choose from but since I will be only at my hometown for only quite a while, I have to settle for some affordable stuff.

Start the countdown i'll be there on May 1.

Computer Upgrade

Our computer is becoming obsolete, we need to upgrade our computers memory. I got My Computer Memory Deal here online. I was surprised to see different products & specification from various manufacturers such as Samsung, Hynix, Qimonda, Micron, Elpida. Found My Best Deal on Memory at http://www.memorydeal.net. So for best computer memory deals check this one out.

Enter Boredom

"I am convinced that boredom is one of the greatest tortures. If I were to imagine Hell, it would be the place where you were continually bored." - ERICH FROMM, The Dogma of Christ

.. cannot believe how I spend my day at work, countless hours of doing nothing just pretending to be busy with stuff that I really don't need to do.

.. lately its been bad or should I say worse.. with the economy really down, I really see very few people coming to the bank.. we are not that busy anymore. no more long lines on the lobby.. phones are not ringing off the hook with customers..

.. imagine being in the office from 8:10 am to around 5:20 - 5:30 with nothing specific to do.. my reports need to be done before 11 AM and I normally finish it an hour earlier.. after that.... countless hours of trying to find something to do..

.. i'm BORED.. just plain BORED... i know i can talk to my co-workers even for hours.. but i don't want to be that kind of person, i want to be productive and useful. i cannot stare blankly on my computer screen doing nothing but still pretending..

.. been trying to distance myself since gossips breed on places where people doesn't have anything good to do with their time..

;;; hay.... wondering how i can beat this boredom????

Business Logos

At last, we are done with the concept of our new business. My sister and I will open an online store for children/ baby items and we are finishing up the design of the website. We wanted to have a simple and easy-to-do logo that would best match our items, so I thought of getting the services of a logo artist. But to my delight, my sister gave me a website for logo design and how easy it is to design your own, even have your business card printed. Its a step by step process, you have to choose a logo suited for your product, and enter the name of the business. From the logo, you can also choose the design of your business card and order it from the site. It's so hassle free and everything is just done online, which makes its easy for us since we are not gifted artists.




Here's a few screen shots that I got when we were having the design process online. I cant wait to finish our site.

Missing my Friends

I cannot believe that after almost four years, my college friend Jhoy finally posted some long lost pictures of us. And I really mean FOUR YEARS... some of the pics were from my first trip back home after staying here for nine months.. Pictures from every trip I had.. going back and forth.. sure a lot has changed.. but it sure brings back lots of happy memories and it really just made me miss them so much more.. I can't help but laugh looking at how we look during those times.. From my trip on Sept. 2004, to my despidida on June 2005, then back to Manila again on March 2006.. then again on April 2007.. One thing sure will not be the same since Mia won't be with us anymore, and seeing these pictures gives some really mixed emotions of joys and sorrows.. laughters and tears.. and I can't wait to add more pictures on this year!

June 2005.. for my despidida party, since I'm going back (again!) to the US, we decided to go somewhere I really haven't been in for years!!


Starcity!! This was one of our classic, we don't care where we go but we sure can have fun! it's three days before I leave (again!) for the US. I cannot believe on how we managed to have fun and be like kids again even for just a night.


March 2006.. An unexpected vacation to Manila since I lost my lola that year.. And the good side was it was within that same week that my friend Mia was getting married.. She was the first one.. And so I guess you really have to look on the bright side of things.. I was mourning but at the same time happy for my friend. We definitely had a great time..Too many pictures..

And then comes April 2007...

Thanks Jhoy for uploading the "long lost" pictures.. And I hope that it won't take you another four years to upload the photos that we will have on my next trip.. :0) Forty more days, friends.. forty more days...

Happy Easter

A Bunny Carrot cake at work at last Friday!

Cooking 101

Ever since we moved here i need to do the task of cooking for our family. I never taught that i will enjoy cooking, thats why i have decided to enroll and check out some culinary schools. There are so many factors to consider when finding the right culinary school, The location, tuition fees and of course the quality of teaching. I have never been so excited to attend a chef school...so i am off next week to check them all out.

Black Saturday

Although malls are open today (and even yesterday!) I've decided to just stay home and for at least one day reflect for the Holy Week. My mom's family had received a tragic news Thursday and Good Friday has been a tough day for them. I know its hard for my mom to hear the news that her sister passed away, especially because we are worlds apart from them. My thoughts and prayers go out for my mom's family.. for my mom.. and for all her relatives..

I really didn't have anything to do today.. But then I just turned on the TV and guess what's on?? THE TEN COMMANDMENTS... Just like the old times, we used to watch this or Jesus of Nazareth or King of Kings during holy week when we were kids. And I believe that my cousin, still does this and would invite everyone to join him.. Movie Marathon!!

Hay, so I guess this is as close as I can get to observing Black Saturday. Might as well watch it.

" Even when I walk through the dark valley of death, I will not be afraid, for You are close beside me. Your rod and Your staff protect and comfort me." - Psalms 23:4

Fashion Schools

I just received a call from my cousin because she wants me to go with her when she looks for some fashion schools in los angeles . We spent a great vacation last year, and how time flies that she will graduate from high school soon. She really wanted to be in the fashion industry and for quite some time now, she has a shortlist of fashion schools in california. She is just so lucky to find one near their area. She plans to study at a fashion school in california because she knows that the best designer nowadays graduated from these institutions. I can't wait to accompany her next week.

Today and Tomorrow

Its Holy Thursday and I am off to work.

Tomorrow is Good Friday, and i still have work.

I just miss the life in Manila during Holy Week. We are tied with a lot of activities as a family, and at the church. Today is a work day. *sigh*

wedding flowers

I have a friend that will be married soon. And they opted to do the preparation personally, meaning no wedding planner. They are done booking the church & the reception venue. For the flower arrangement on both the venues, they decide to order wholesale flowers . Then they will just ask the services of their aunt for the decoration. For the the type of flowers, they still have to decide on the following roses, calla lilies, rose petals, and gerbera daisies. They asked for my advise on what type of flowers to choose. Since i love calla lilies i chose this one. I feel excited for their wedding too.